Is The Silisponge Better Than A Makeup Sponge? Let’s Talk About It

When it comes to applying makeup, we all have our own methods. Some favour using brushes while others don’t mind getting a little handsy with their fingers. For many, they prefer sponges (such as yours truly) but there’s one applicator that we have to spill about. With that, Beauty Insider is dishing out all about the Silisponge and if you should either use it or throw it.

What Is A Silisponge?

The Silisponge is a silicone-based cosmetic applicator that will assist you in blending your makeup until it is flawless and smooth. It won’t absorb the foundation you’re trying to apply because it isn’t sponge or hair-based like many other cosmetic products. Which is a bonus for anyone who doesn’t want to throw away their cosmetics. It’s a fantastic beauty product with several advantages due to its distinctive look.

The genuine Silisponge costs $13.35 on the Molly Cosmetics website, but there is a slew of knockoffs now that it’s been over a year. There is a multitude of equivalent and less expensive alternatives, many of which are available in a multi-pack for less than the cost of a single Silisponge!

Silisponge vs Beauty Sponge

If we had to be honest, the Silisponge has numerous mixed reviews from the makeup community; most notably, makeup influencer Tati Westbrook reviewed and simply noted she would remain with a beauty blender- which says enough. In fact, if we want to take it from a professional standpoint, many makeup artists aren’t fans of the Silisponge too.

Of course, there are many advantages to the Silisponge. For one, they use much less product than beauty sponges and brushes, hence, reduce wastage of your makeup. Secondly, they are super hygienic as you can use them and wash them right away before using them immediately after! Unlike the beauty sponge, after usage and washing it, it’ll take hours before you can use it again.

Now, let’s talk about the cons- they are poor when it comes to blending. Due to its silicone material, the applicator tends to swipe product rather than blend in and even then it takes longer. Additionally, its oval shape makes it difficult to reach products into crevices and pores too. With that, you would look more patchy and sparse rather than a smooth finish.

How Do You Clean A Silisponge?

The Silisponge is as simple to clean as it gets. Simply pour water over the sponge while squeezing a small amount of soap into it, and voila! The applicator is good as new.

The Silisponge has a learning curve, but it will ultimately become your closest friend. For all you neat freaks out there, this applicator will protect your hands from becoming a total mess after you’ve applied your makeup.

Other Ways To Use The Silisponge

Although many don’t favour it for doing their makeup, the people of the internet are very creative. Many have found alternatives to using the Silisponge and I’m not going to lie, I’ve tried these hacks and they work like a charm!

The first way that many started to do it was to apply a face mask to avoid using their fingers. Not only does it make applying so much easier and faster but you won’t get product under your nails which get cringe!

The latest trend that many have made viral is especially for those who love to do their nails. They use the Silisponge to create easy, clean and fast French nail tips. Simply apply your desired nail polish onto the sponge and press your tip to the sponge. The outcome looks as if you got it at a nail parlour!